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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,925.78, 45,437.62 and 17,818.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,925.78, 45,437.62 and 17,818.47 is: 24,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,925.78 : 45,437.62 = 17,818.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,925.78/45,437.62 = 17,818.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,925.78x = 45,437.62 × 17,818.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,925.78x = 809,628,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,628,868.84/32,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,589.51

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